The Foolishness of Albero

Hotdog Joe was at it again yesterday... back pedaling, finger pointing, covering his pimply bum. Then the great Ghanima was at it again, calling out everybody in the Salisbury Shadow Government.

Simply put, Joe is not a reporter or official news source. TV 47 has used Salisbury News for tips that have been found dead wrong many times over. The Daily Times and WBOC ignore him as responsible journalist should. Joe's site is nothing more than a very badly run Op-Ed page.

Joe does not take the time to verify his "Articles" or research his facts. Instead of making a few calls, Joe simply posts it to get a scoop. It was also very satisfying to see he got scooped by one of his enemies the Daily Times when they published the headline of Andy Harris working part-time at PRMC. We thought Joe was the official blogger of the Harris campaign.

What Harris has realized is that Albero is a parasite. He certainly did not help Harris and they certainly are not as close as many thought. As several have stated to the Wizard, "Joe is a useful idiot." Don't know about the useful part.

Also more in a little while on Granny Dragon at 1:01pm.

Who is Granny Dragon?

The Wonderful Wizard of Monitor Court has received credible information on the identity of Granny Dragon from Salisbury News. We will divulge the information this afternoon at 1:01 pm.

Honoring American Paving

The Wonderful Wizard of Monitor Court would like to take a moment and thank the hard working men and women of American Paving for the wonderful job they been doing. They are local company that employ local people. They do get many contracts with the SHA and City of Salisbury because they do good work and they are very dependable.

Currently they have been working on 13 South Business and the exit ramp on the bypass.

We Salute these Great Americans!

Fall Election Issue Again In Yesterday's Daily Times, Again

The Daily Times Editorial page put this forth yesterday:
Over the past couple of decades, Salisbury's municipal elections have been moved from the fall, when primary and general elections are traditionally held, to spring, then to fall and finally back to spring, where they remain. All was done in an effort to increase voter turnout in city elections. Anemic turnout indicates or results in a lack of civic engagement on the part of city residents, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and lack of any sense of ownership in community affairs, establishments, institutions and life.

The theory behind the springtime election date is that divorcing municipal campaigns and voting from the sometimes more-compelling state and national elections might encourage residents to focus on local issues and candidates instead of addressing them as an afterthought, especially in presidential election years. There was also the opinion that spring weather is less likely to deter people from the polls than sometimes chilly or otherwise unpleasant late fall forecasts. Read The Rest.

Now A Recap

Over On Two Sentz Blog Melanie was a little a perturbed that she had raised this issue at public comment during a City Council meeting and then all of sudden Muir Boda imitated her with his Letter to the Editor. Here is what happened last week.

Joe Albero puts up on his blog Muir Boda's entire Letter to the Editor that he copied from the DailyTimes, probably without permisssion. Then Bobby Taylor, Debbie Campbell hound dog, jumps on the bandwagon during public comment at last weeks City Council meeting. The Daily Times followed up his Letter to the Editor with an article in last Tuesday's paper, it is stated in the article that it was referencing his letter.

Mr. Boda then expanded his opinion on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Libertarian Party's blog, with this post.

Then the Daily Times Editorial page stated their position in yesterday's paper, part of what is above.

We are not playing ping-pong between the blogs and the DT to confuse you. Our point is we don't understand why these people are not willing to get together on the issues they agree upon and work for solutions together. They all obviously have similar ideas yet different agendas from different political groups in Salisbury which is the problem.

Obviously there is enough pressure from the various groups to push this issue forward. With the Daily Times behind the issue and keeping it out there, it should be on the agenda soon.

Denounce The Blogs

Last Monday Evening we all watched on Pac-14 as orator, self proclaimed investigative reporter, and blogger Joe Albero graced us with his wisdom and a question to all Salisbury City Council Members.

"Do you denounce the blogs?"

Now, we have not seen any public comment from any Council Member. It would be interesting to see if any of the Council Members actually respond. It would be interesting to how Councilwoman Debbie Campbell would respond to her very close friend, confident, and individual she give confidential documents in an irresponsible manner.

Will City Council President Louise Smith respond? Will City Council Vice-President Gary Comegys respond? I am sure he would have a few things to say. Will Councilwoman Shields respond? Will Councilwoman Cohen refer to Joe as a nasty blogger again?

However, which blogs is Joe referring to? There millions of blogs that cover politics, religions, sports, entertainment, and thousands of other topics. If you can think about it, you can blog it. So which ones do you denounce? Just the ones you don't like.

Joe really needs to get a grip on things. A questions like that serves no good purpose or make any sense. Why do you think it is so important for the City Council to waste on whether they denounce the blogs?

No word on whether the Council has covered this important and pressing matter. Or if they will.

Joe Attacks BNN, Offers No Solution

Joe Albero attacked blognetnews yesterday, not happy with how fast they update. He put G.A. Harrison on the case who is looking into to the speed that BNN updates it's feeds.

The Wizard does not totally disagree with with Joe, I just do not agree with his methods. Why call them useless and worthless? Why not work with G.A. and BNN behind the scenes and fix it? Why does he have to denigrate anyone and everyone? Why does he have to expose every single problem in the owrld no matter how big or small? You certainly do not make friends that way, only plenty of enemies. Which he has.

Anyone can point out problems and what is wrong with the world. Finding a solution and convincing people that a course of action is necessary, is something that Joe is unable to accomplish. He knows how to attack people. He is a professional at slandering people. He knows how to chow down on a Hot Dog at Sam's.

Everyday Is A Record Day In The Making For Joe

It seems like Albero always feels the need to inform us it is a record day in the making. Comments are out the wazoo. We are on record pace.

Whatever. Like anyone really cares.

Interesting Headlines

Invasion of Privacy

Now Wizard was unable to attend the Good Chief's wedding this weekend due to prior engagement. We do congratulate the Chief and his new bride and wish them both the best in their new life together. They are wonderful people.

That is the problem with Joe, he can not stand the fact that good people have wonderful lives and can live in happiness. Threatening to embarrass people because they wish to celebrate the good times in their lives is why so many people despise you Joe. Photo Joe running around in the shadows trying to get the shot, shows me you are nothing more than a paparazzi Joey. They are the scum of the earth, lying in wait like a cockroach hoping somebody will pick their nose or scratch themselves.

Get over your self importance Joe.

Deputy Avnet Needs to be Suspended

Deputy Avnet is a liability to to the taxpayers of Wicomico County. Totaling a police cruiser and causing other people's property to be destroyed at the expense of taxpayers is unacceptable. In these tough econominc times we can no longer afford high risk employees. He needs to be suspended and investigated to determine if we the taxpayers should sever his employment from the Sheriff's Office.

He should begin looking for another line of work.

Watch the Headlines Joe

The headline is intentionally using "Webster" to put something in our minds about another person named Webster. This is the first time Joe has ever used someone's name in a Headline that was arrested for this crap.

This is an specific swipe at Chief Webster. Next time an Albero is arrested for Kiddie Porn or Rape, we will say "Albero Arrested for Raping a Child" or "Joe Arrested for Child Porn".

How you word things and in the manner that you do it is very important. I guess he didn't want to steal the headline from the article he stole.

The Only Crap We Smell is You Joe

The only crap we smell is you Joe. Now any mention of Joe's family is off limits according to Hotdog boy. Yet he can attack Greg Bassett and make a remark that his wife does not care what he is doing.

As much time you spend blogging Joe and away from your precious family and the quality time that I am sure is being missed, I noticed Home Depot and my employer Lowes that all the Shower Heads are missing. I'll have to call the good Doc and ask him to investigate and maybe revive our favorite Showerhead Website.

Oh Snap... Missed Rick Pollitt On PAC-14

Rick Pollitt was on One-on-One with the Great Phil Tilghman last night. We here at Delmarva Views like Phil Tilghman and his show. He certainly ranks in greatness with Mike Dunn, Marvin Long, Jim Rapp, and Tony Sarbanes. Give John Cannon and Bill McCain a couple of more years and they have the potential to reach that level of greatness.

Back to Rick Pollitt. I assume a conversation with Pollitt will most certainly need some cheese as it will probably drift in the direction of everything that is wrong with the Revenue Cap. Again Rick, the Revenue Cap is there to keep the government under control. It is doing everything we wanted it to do and we will fight to keep it there.

Even Big Cities Have Storm Overflow Problems

A man was arrested at Coney Island for a sewage swim. Interesting that New Yorkers have the same problem we do with their Waste Water Treatment Plant overflowing after big storms.

Here is the Article Link.

After Bloviating At the Council Meeting..

I had anticipated Mr. Albero to fume, whine, and use the mighty power of his blog to fight the wrong done to him. To express his marvelous ideas as a successful business man and entrepreneur for the betterment of Downtown Salisbury. To offer his thoughtful advice on the ills of society and show us the light for the fretful path we embark on...... Alas, we are presented with Groundhog Day......

.......and the same old crap. Just another different day but the same stench at the Albero ranch and blog. He must be hooked on the Whoville Chat and that has caused the decline of creativity.

My one year ago today.... my upcoming classifieds will knock your socks off..... stand up for your right to have public notices on my mighty blog. It is I Joe Albero, defender of the Royal Line of Lady Campbell's virtue, the destroyer of Talking Shower Heads, the Slayer of Nathan's Hotdogs, Scoper and Sniffer of Celebrities I have made, The Breaker of the Iron Maiden Tilghman, Arch Enemy of Boss Hogg, Grand Pubah of Southern Delaware, and yes the Mighty All Powerful King of the Bloggers, Joseph Albero.....

Whatever.

Boring Day

The Wizard has been taking it easy today. A Sabbath from the battle with Joe Boy.

File This Under Who Cares....

Canadians angered over "Buy American" rule

By Allan Dowd

WHISTLER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canadian municipal leaders threatened to retaliate against the "Buy America" movement in the United States on Saturday, warning trade restrictions will hurt both countries' economies.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities endorsed a controversial proposal to support communities that refuse to buy products from countries that put trade restrictions on products and services from Canada. Read More of this Crap if You want....

So other countries are upset when we promote to buy our own stuff. If want Canadian Bacon I get it, however now I may prefer good ole Eastern Shore Rappa Scrapple (Rappa is too close to Rapp, as in Jim Rapp, so I assume Joe prefers Holloway Scrapple, as in Joe Holloway). Our point is who cares what the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says or does. There is not enough Canadians that buy our stuff worry about symbolism.

Comments That Get Rejected

We rarely post comments on Delmarva Views for the reason that Bob the Aristocrat maintained a high level of expectation of those wished to respond to an post. We consistently reject about 100 comments a day because they do not reach the standard set forth by Bob the Aristocrat.

What is expected is this:

• Clarity in Thought
• Reasonable Expression of Opposition
• No Vulgarity or Crude Language
• No Personal Threats
• Proper Spelling and Respect for the English Language

Most of the idiotic comments we receive fall into the Vulgar, Crude, and Threatening category from the Kool-Aid crowd. Several we have traced to Camden Neighborhood and one individual uses a Verizon Wireless card consistently. A couple others we have traced to Mardela, Delmar, and other places in the County.

We keep a list of IP Addresses and so that those people know, they have been forwarded to the proper individuals at the State and National Level in law enforcement.

A Friend of Debbie is a Friend of Jim

Elizabeth Bellavance is a close personal friend of Debbie Campbell. Will she receive as much scrutiny as Marvin Long did when he was nominated and approved to the PAC-14 board, despite Debbie's opposition and Nay vote.

Certainly Ms. Bellavance has an impressive resume, but she is no Marvin Long.

Jim Promised Change... It Is Here

.... in the for of "Change" Orders. Now that Jim is Mayor will Debbie and Terry question the Changeorders that come across the Council table. These are some pretty hefty sums when Totaled Up, $132,000.00 worth.










Yes, change is here and how much more can we afford if he keeps this up. Remember Jim, it all falls on you because you are Mayor. Are Debbie & Terry going to question these changes or sit back let it slide by.

City Too Spend $56,610.00 To Clean up Joe's BS

The City of Salisbury has an agenda item for Joe Albero. They must spend $56,610.00 to cleanup the residue from all of Joe Albero's crap. Another reason why we don't need you here Joe, we are tired of your crap, now we have to spend money to clean it up.

Great Editorial About Downtown in Daily Times

Here is an editorial in today's Daily Times. We completely agree with Mr. Morris.

What downtown Salisbury needs is people

By Edward J. Morris • June 8, 2009

The front page of Tuesdays The Daily Times showed a cyclist on the plaza; what I saw was an empty Downtown Plaza -- the same empty plaza I have known for more than 20 years. My reaction? It doesn't matter how many parking spaces or kiosks are gained or whether the traffic pattern is reversed. What matters is people -- lots of them. The picture in the paper reminded me of a ghost town. We need people shoulder-to-shoulder, moving and grooving, to make the plaza a happening place.

If enough people use the plaza for work each day, as they did 40 years ago, restaurants and retail stores will have enough traffic to support themselves. What I really miss about the old downtown is the community spirit it breathed into each of us. When was the last time you saw the Rotary Four-Way test painted on the floor of the mall?

Read More At The Daily Times Website

Edward J. Morris lives in Salisbury.

(Unlike other bloggers from Delmar, DE, we honor the Daily Times' request and post a portion of the article or editorial and provide the link as the DT request.)

Salisbury City Council to Decide on the Main Street Plan

Urban Salisbury's downtown plan aided

Council to support Main Street project

By Laura D'Alessandro • Staff Writer • June 8, 2009

SALISBURY -- The City Council plans to officially show its support of Urban Salisbury's Main Street Masterplan during a council meeting tonight.

The downtown development organization made a presentation to the council during a work session last week and asked the city file a letter of intent and application to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development seeking grant funding to begin the project. Urban Salisbury is seeking a $260,500 grant.

Council members gave the group a nod during last week's work session, but will vote to send the letter as an agenda item tonight.

In other business, the council plans to discuss a request for permit-only parking on Washington Street, as the result of a neighborhood petition. Joyce Parker, a Washington Street resident, and 10 of her neighbors have made the request to the city due to the "amount of traffic generated by the commercial uses located across the street," according to a letter. READ MORE AT THE DT

If you go

WHAT. City Council meeting

WHEN. 6 p.m. today

WHERE. Government Office Building, 125 N. Division St., Room 301

CALL. 410-548-3100

Update on Bob the Aristocrat

Many thanks to those of you who wished a speedy recovery to Bob. He is responding well to treatment and spending some quality time with his family.

Now to those of you who wished him otherwise, your ignorance is typical of those whose educational experience has not yet earned you any form of diploma or recognition of accomplishment. The Wizard sends you the same wishes you gave Bob.

Governator Now A Flat Taxonator

L.A. Times Article says the Governator to consider Flat Tax for California. Call in Mike Huckabee!

Schwarzenegger suggests state consider flat tax

12:56 PM | June 5, 2009

Could the flat tax come to California?

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said today that he would like to see such “radical” proposals come out of a commission now studying an overhaul of the state’s tax system. The governor told the editorial board of the Sacramento Bee that he hoped the commission would not be afraid to propose something like “a 15% straight tax.”

“That’s the kind of radical, daring kind of a proposal that I want to see on the table so we can look at it and say, ‘Oh, let’s study this, maybe that is the way to go,’ ” Schwarzenegger said during the discussion, which was webcast. Read More at the LA Times

Joe -- Poet Laruete?

Recently Joe Boy has been cranking out some classic literature. Obviously Joe did not write this, just curious who he stole it from. Anybody want to claim it?

New Shorebirds Blog

Delmarva Shorebirds have a blog up HERE.

Delmarva Views Exclusive!!!!

The Wizard has interviewed several individuals discreetly this week and has learned that 111 Deli Owner on the Downtown Plaza Chris Lewis is going to run for County Council against Stevie Prettyman. As many would guess, the Wizard is of the opinion and yes, we will paraphrase the Great Mike Dunn, "send us anyone not name Stevie!"

A business owner and brave soul for investing his time an money in a business on the downtown plaza, we respect that and wish him good luck.

Stevie Prettyman, who offered Debbie Campbell an apprenticeship to become a witch, needs to be gone from the County Council. Fresh blood is needed in local politics for some real progress on the issues that face us. Hopefully Mr. Lewis will fit that role nicely.

I stopped in last week for a sandwich and soda. Good food.

Sorry Joe Boy, you did not get this exclusive.

File This Under Who Cares....

Not sure who really cares about "somebody being famous" at Salisbury Sam's Club. However, you are a news agency and would know if they qualified as a celebrity. Not sure who watches that show and there are a million Reality Shows and we here from Whoville and Delmarva quote the great John Robinson, "Who Cares?"

Ethics Commission Calls for Benefits to be Reviewed and Codified

The Ethics Commission has ruled that Terry Cohen and Debbie Campbell did not violate the ethics clause of the Municipal Code. However, the ethics commission opined that a compensation review committee be appointed to review all benefits given to the Council and Mayor. As well, the benefits for Council and Mayor need to clearly stated in the Charter and Municipal Code.

This was the ultimate goal of the Great Green One's complaint. Now it is in the hands of the Mayor who must tackle this issue in a timely manner. We will see that the pressure remains for something to get done.

Joe's Pitiful Existance

Joe, looks like you left a few names out of this accusation of everyone behind the ethics complaint. For once can it be one person who is concerned and does it on their own? The Wizard cannot understand why everything must be a conspiracy and you have to include Mike Dunn, because he is behind everything in the city. Think about this, if Mike Dunn really wanted to, he could have used his super human powers and not allowed Jim Ireton to become mayor.

If Mike Dunn wanted to shut your blog down, all he would have to do is snap his fingers. He tolerates what you do because he enjoys seeing you make an ass out of yourself everyday of your miserable life. Hour after hour wondering what is Mike Dunn doing, spending all the precious time you could be spending with your family worrying about the great conspiracies of Salisbury concocted from the mind of Mike Dunn.

Whatever Joe. We enjoy the fact of all the time you waste in your miserable life on your blog. Although it is focused on running down our city, it is enjoyable knowing how little of a life you have. As the rest of enjoy our lives and live them to the fullest, contradicting you is only a small fraction of our time. We certainly don't obsess over you like you do John Robinson, The Great Green One, and all the others you attack.

Keep up the wasteful life Joe, we appreciate what it has made you. Or what Debbie has made you.

Welcome Back Cuff -n- Stuff

Off the Cuff is back and we could not be happier. We all understand the importance of family and our obligation to them when we are needed.

Cuff -n-Stuff we are looking forward to more posts from you and welcome back to the front line.

(See Joe it is not all about you and your obsession with shutting down every blog that is not affiliated with you. Some people actually have important things to take care of and your idiocy will always be there if we have to take some time off from combating it.)

Mighty Joe and the Great Conspiracies

Mighty Joe Albero is still putting forth his conspiracy theory agenda and now Lynn Cathcart, according to him, is the inside point person. Not sure why Joe thinks a certain group of citizens are controlling the government but his paranoia is legendary.

The Group, Salisbury Shadow Government or SSG, is a very powerful group. Who the members are is a secret and you do not have the proper security clearance or the need to know Joe. The agenda of the SSG is to keep the city on the right track and not to get sidetracked on an extreme and what could be pointless agenda.

Mr. Albero's whimiscal tirades and endless accusations are very distracting. The problem with Mr. Albero and his blog is they never offer solutions or answers to issues. Which is why his blog is fast becoming irrelevant.

Breaking News!!!! Salisbury News Has A Virus!!!!!

Salisbury News has a virus and it is called BS-1. Mr. Albero is so full of it that it could spread and affect your mind. Be wary!

Thank You to the Cathcarts!

Thank you Don & Lynn Cathcart for your service to our community. Don we all appreciate the example you have set by encouraging and coaching our youth. Lynn your continued public service has been a great contribution to our community and we look forward to your future service.

Photo of Mayor Jim Ireton Revealed

We found this photo Mayor Jim Ireton trying to make a decision on how to deal with crime in Salisbury. Well this has been his general poster at Council Meetings when trying to make a decision or figure out what the heck is going on.

A Pointless Jab at Jim Rapp

For no good reason Mr. Albero has tossed a jab at Jim Rapp. Under the guise of three years ago, two years ago, Joe drags up people whose reputations he has tried to destroy. The Wizard assumes it is to remind us what "Mighty Joe Young" can do and the awesome power he yields.

Honor the Harris' is good and fine, do that , because they are good people. It is just ridiculous to use them to run down someone else.

Jim Rapp is a good man. He worked very hard as Director of the Zoo and many people appreciate all that he done and continues to do.

Racial Insinuation on Joe's Site

Why is it every time Joe discusses a shooting in Salisbury he use a picture of an African American male pointing a gun at the camera or is it you? I understand it is dramatic and catches your attention. Yet this gives the impression that all shootings are by African Americans. The racial undertone is very questionable.

Today a shooting occurred in Salisbury, I guess Joe and Chief Webster were in disagreement over Joe posting stuff about the shooting. On this the Wizard agrees with Chief Webster and any information that should be made public should come from the police department. If Joe receives information that is pertinent to the investigation, it does not necessarily do the public good to know every detail and it may not be accurate. The other issue is that doing this could compromise an investigation as well it could tamper the jury pool.

There is much responsibility when it come to journalism and news reporting. Being untrained is this field can cause so much damage especially when reporting on legal matters and specifically criminal matters before they are fully investigated or prosecuted.

Michael Swartz Post On Healthcare

Here is the link to Micahel Swartz's post on healthcare. As always Michael put thing into perspective.

Also a big congratulations to Michael for being featured on Red County.

Shaking Things Up

The Great Green One has been shaking things up this week as Health Benefits for elected officials became the front and center issue. He put forth his argument and the Ethics Commission will render an opinion to determine if the two Councilwomen wrongly advocated for their benefits.

The argument that Mayor Tilghman had no authority to remove it from the budget falls short. Since the Salary Review Committee said that City Council Members are considered Part-Time, the compensation of $10,000 per year is satisfactory. $7,500 per year of Health Insurance was not offered as a part of the compensation and it not even in the Municipal Code as a part of the compensation package for elected officials. With that perspective Mayor Tilghman was within her authority to exclude it from the budget just like she excluded the annual stipend for the Curator of Poplar Hill Mansion.

Thanks to the Grinch for putting this issue front and centerfor the public to see.

Bob the Aristocrat Taking Some Time Off

Due to Health Reasons Bob will be taking some time off, hence the Wizard has come over to run Delmarva Views. Get well Bob.

Joe Going After Gary Again

Joe is at it again attacking City Council Vice President Gary Comegys and his standing in the Maryland Municipal League.

Joe really needs to understand that these people know what you are Joe, a controlled attack dog, who does nothing but work at destroying people's reputation. I say to people, contact these people and tell them what a great guy Gary is and he is a very dedicated representative of the people.

Scott Hancock – Executive Director – scotth@mdmunicipal.org
Karen Bohlen – Asst. Exec. Director – karenb@mdmunicipal.org

Tel: 800-492-7121
Address: 1212 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

As We Speak....

As we speak the Ethics Commission is reviewing the Grinches' Complaint. Hopefully they will recommend that changes be made one way or the other by modifying the Compensation of Elected officials -- officially.

The Future of Local Politics

Certainly 2010 and 2011 will be interesting when it comes to local politics. Who runs and who wins. Who supports whom will be interesting as well. There are many questions surrounding the upcoming election season.

• What will Mike Dunn decide to do?
• Will Barrie run for County Council or a State seat?
• Will Muir Boda run for County Council or wait for 2011 and run for City Council again?
• Will Stevie Prettyman get re-elecetd?
• Will John Cannon challenge Rick Pollitt?
• Will Charles Jannace take another shot at the top County spot?
• Will GA Harrison put or shut up and run for County Council?
• Is Mike Lewis still electable, if not who will challenge him?
• Can the revenue cap get repealed or are County Voters smart enough to not fall for fear mongering?
• Is Brad Gillis a likely candidate for City Council or will his father make a return to Salisbury Politics?
• Is Bryan Brushmiller electable or will the Republican Party not support him after his breakdown and quick drop out from the 2009 City Council race?
• Can a schizophrenic blogger from Delmar have any impact on the County election with his so called millions of visitors?

Many more questions and names will of course come up and the pot is definitely going to get stirred up.

The New Library - Looking to the Future

Forward looking individuals is what we need in leadership now. The proposal from the Friends of the Library are people just like that, those that look to the future. Swapping the parking lot on the corner of 13 & 50 with the existing Library Building is good deal for the city. It is a perfect solution for building a much needed new library.

The current Library is located in the old Armory building. It has been retrofitted and remodeled however they have out grown this building. The main concern for a Library is the consideration of the weight of all the books and care in setting the standards for construction are paramount. Building a modern Library from the ground up is the best solution.

As we look to create an environment in the Downtown Corridor, a new state of the art Library will continue to draw thousands of people to the Salisbury. Input from the citizens and business community is necessary in this process and we encourage everyone to get involved in the process.

Here is the link to yesterday's Daily Time's Article

The Wizard Explains A Few Things

Since certain individuals, elected and blogging, continue "raising concerns of citizens" on the surplus vehicle issue, the Wizard has decided to weigh in on this issue that should not be.

First, vehicles used for municipalities and especially emergency vehicles ie., police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, etc. are often run very hard for short distances and rarely see highway usage. These vehicles, much like when people use a car to just "run errands around town" often have shorter life spans. Short trips, idling, consistent driving under 40 mph, is much harder on a vehicle than one that sees a decent amount of highway mileage.

The same would be said of vehicles used by various departments in a municipality, such as Public Works or Neighborhood Services. An understanding about situations like these is needed before wasting valuable time nit-picking the issue. You can dig and dig looking for the needle in the haystack and you never realize there was never a needle there to in the first place.

The time and energy wasted, when you were given the information in the first place, then you ask for details and it is a big conspiracy because no details were given in the first place. Then you go on radio shows and hold press conferences and rail against the conspiracy. However, you can never let go of the fact that there is no conspiracy.

How will you react when the current Mayor has no more information? The same?

Biden says some waste inevitable part of stimulus

Reuters reports:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged on Tuesday that some waste is inevitable in the spending of a $787 billion economic stimulus package, in a characteristically blunt assessment.

"We know some of this money is going to be wasted," Biden said during a roundtable discussion in New York with business leaders aimed at promoting the two-year stimulus plan.

The package was approved by the Democratic-led Congress in February over the objections of most Republicans, who were concerned about the potential for wasteful spending and because it will add billions of dollars to U.S. deficit spending.

Read More

(Reporting by Pedro Nicolaci da Costa; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

How about for once we try to have no pork in legislation. Maybe I am just dreaming.

SSG Wednesday Press Release

Salisbury, MD: The Salisbury Shadow Government has appointed Salisbury Chief of Police Alan Webster to a lifetime appointment. His appointment comes with some as controversy as Joe Albero opposes the appointment and has appealed to Mayor Jim Ireton to step in. Wishing to avoid a similar situation that occurred in 1999, Mayor Ireton has decided to not get involved with appointments and decisions from the SSG.

The Salisbury Shadow Government is a group of powerful individuals who monitor and guide the Government of the City of Salisbury. It is comprised of elected officials (County & City) former elected officials, local business owners, and several qualified concerned citizens. The SSG occasionally steps into correct erroneous legislation passed by the County Government but has not needed to since 2006.

WICOMICO: Budget sails to passage today

Trimming the budget to what was available is the right thing to do. Continually whining and crying about the revenue cap is not going to change the fact that you cannot spend money you don't have.

Here is the Daily Times article that will provide more details on Wednesday.
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Council today adopted a $124.6 million budget for next year that avoids employee furloughs, but defers payments to employee retirement funds.

There were a lot of things on the table that a year ago, I’d never had thought we’d support,” County Executive Richard M. Pollitt Jr. told council members after they unanimously voted in favor of the budget, with no discussion.

Starting July 1, the property tax rate will drop to about 76 cents per $100 of assessed property. This year’s rate fell by five-and-a-half cents, due to charter restrictions under the revenue cap.

See continuing coverage in Wednesday’s The Daily Times

Joe's Numbers for May

Joe Albero releases.. I mean makes up his numbers for May. Joe will not even open up his sitemeter to prove his numbers mainly because they don't exist. What a joke.

By the way Delmarva Views had 5,987,765 visitors in May. Isn't that amazing?

Links to City Council Agenda for June 1, Work Session

Here are the links to download the PDF Version of the City Council Agenda Packet for today's work session. In it are the presentation by Urban Salisbury and a 2 page recommendation concerning the Site acquisition for the Library.

Jimmie Johnson Comes Back to Win at Dover

Jimmie Johnson passes Tony Stewart, the current Sprint Cup points leader, with 2 laps to go to win the Dover 400.

Send Joe the Hos!

Certainly SPD has a ton of things on their plate. I understand that. The frustration level for the Police is this: they will arrest these women and their Johns. They post bail and will be right back out where they are now. When they go to court some get put in jail other get off and they are right back where they are now. When those that get put in jail get out, they go back doing the same thing.

Most of these women struggle with substance abuse and this is the life they know. The big issue here is two things, balancing between putting them in jail and throwing away the key or getting them help for there issues.

Joe you are very good about pointing out the problem. Anybody can take pictures of your lady friends and post them on a blog with the Menu. Anyone can expose an issue. Have you ever thought about offering a solution? Have you ever thought about coming up with a plan to fix the court system? Or is it all about your personal vendetta with Chief Webster.

Get a life Joe.

Salisbury Shadow Government's FY10 Budget Press Release

Salisbury, MD:
The Salisbury Shadow Government approved the FY10 budget with several changes from the Salisbury City Council's final budget that was in conflict with the agenda of the SSG.

First, health insurance for elected officials was removed from the budget until the Ethics Commission can review and suggest the proper legislative action needed to resolve the matter one way or another.

Second, the funds for Urban Salisbury are being removed from the budget. The SSG will appoint a main street coordinator who will answer directly to the Chairman of the SSG. A plan will be immediately implemented to restore the downtown and bring in several nationally recognized businesses to foster growth.

Third, the $7,500.00 per year stipend for the Curator of Poplar Hill Mansion, Nancy Marasco, will be reinstated. The SSG disagrees that the budget is too tight for this item and it was grossly irresponsible on the part of the council to remove this item. It is vital to preserve the history of this great city.

These changes will be implemented immediately whether or not the Mayor signs it. The Mayor signing this legislation is mere formality as enough votes were present in the SSG to override the veto.

The Salisbury Shadow Government is composed of several key citizens in the City of Salisbury. They operate as a balance to keep the visible government officials in check and on target. The Chairman of the SSG is a well respected businessman that prefers to remain behind the scenes.

Thoughts on the Grinch's Article in the Daily Times

As the Great Green One stood up and did the right thing by requesting the Ethics Commission review recent actions by the Salisbury City Council during their budget process but the Wizard feels the new Mayor should be looked at in this process as well. When former Mayor Barrie Parsons Tilghman submitted the FY2010 budget to the City Council, it then became the Council's Budget.

Terry Cohen is absolutely wrong in asserting that Mayor Tilghman needed council action in removing Health Insurance. The reason is simple, Health Insurance is not in the city charter or code as a part of the compensation for elected officials. It has never been recommended by the Salary Commission. It has never been added to the city charter or code. Therefore, Mayor Barrie Tilghman was well within her authority to remove it from the budget.

Debbie Campbell advocated in the budget session to have it placed back in the budget as did Terry Cohen. Thinking they found a loophole, they convinced Mayor Jim Ireton to make a "correction" to the budget, siting precedent by previous Salisbury Mayors. However, he did it while the Council had the budget, adding an item that the Council had not come to a consensus in a work session. Gary Comegys attempted to do it properly by putting forth an amendment to officially come to a consensus, then vote on the budget, with or without health insurance.

Doing it the way they did it has brought about all types of issue, namely was Mayor Ireton being ethical when he placed this item back in the budget? This is certainly not a good way to start off your first 100 days as Mayor.

News reports have erroneously reported that this was placed back in as an amendment. That is incorrect as there was no consensus by the City Council during the budget session. Fixing it is the key now and Council Members must take responsibility for their decisions.

Wizard's Comment on the Grinches' Twitter

The Grinch posted this on Twitter:

"I received an anonymous comment from a person with the Name "imlucifer" that says and I quote "yes I do not want him here please keep him"

The Grinch

The Wizard has come to the conclusion that this is the actual reason for Purgatory. A place for souls that neither Heaven nor Hell will accept, such as Joe Albero's soul. His idiocy is even too much hell for well, Hell.

Delmarva Views Welcomes The Wizard

Delmarva Views welcomes the Wonderful Wizard of Monitor Court. His insightful views in Wicomico County politics will be a wonderful add.

Joe Albero - Pimpin' Ain't Easy

Times are tight and it's hard out there being a pimp. We understand that blogging does not pay well and sales must be down at your favorite hotel Joe but this is getting ridiculous by putting up the "Menu" prices.

Between his huge man crush on the Great Green One and John Robinson, Joe has been pushing his girls. You can hide behind the free speech mantra but this outright illegal Joe. You are not in Vegas.

Hopefully Chief Webster will have his boys look into Joe's connection to prostitution ring in Salisbury.

Joe Albero - Prostitute Expert

As one of the charter customers of Thrift Travel Inn and the accompanying Ghetto Gas Station nearby, Joe Albero is advertising again for the "Oldest Profession." Joe has clearly struggled with attracting advertisers from the "Big Boys" like he promised so long ago, that local pimps must be subsidizing Salisbury News.

Joe obviously has such keen insight into this industry and he truly feels the need to share. Keep up the good work Joe and I hope you find true love. Obviously you can not find that quality of a in the companionship offered by the crack whores in Delmar.

Most clicked Article today on BNN. Thank you. Sorry to all the ones who didn't get there comments posted.

Saturday's Daily Times Bound to be A Collectors Item

Download this front page PDF of the Daily Times. Bound to be a classic for the grandkids as the Grinch's request for an Ethics Commission Review of Tuesday's budget vote where Terry voted to keep the Health Insurance that Mayor Jimmy sneeked in at the last minute.

Uh-Oh going to get heated in Salisbury.

2010 Wicomico County Elections Around the Corner

Several prominent names have been floating around as rumors in the upcoming County Government Elections.

Whispers possible County Executive candidates to challenge Rick Pollitt are John Cannon, Mike Dunn, Barrie Tilghman, and Charles Jannace.

County Council members who may be in trouble and could face some serious challenges are Joe Holloway and Stevie Prettyman. Indications are David MacLeod will not seek reelection. Gail Bartkovich, Sheree Sample-Hughes, and Bill McCain all seem fairly safe bet to run for reelection without much trouble.

Joe Holloway seems to be in the most trouble as he could face a challenge from Libertarian Muir Boda. Now Mr. Boda has not indicated either way publicly if he would consider running for a county seat, he would be a natural selection to run. Certainly democrats will field a formidable opponent here in District 5.

Stevie Prettyman seems to be in trouble as well because of her ties to Debbie Campbell and Joe Albero. Also, her railroad attempt at PAC-14 is not sitting well with many. Possible challengers for her could be John Robinson, a Libertarian who it has been rumored considering a County Council run. The Republicans have a couple of good choices especially if Alan Gravenor decided to enter politics.

If David McLeod doesn't run, then District 4 becomes a wide open seat. Frank Himelright has given no indication whether he would reenter politics. Chuck Cook usually works behind the scenes but would be a good choice for the Democrats. He is young and has promising political future. Barrie Tilghman is in this district as well but has not publicly indicated any potential runs.

Gail Bartkovich would be a tough match and it would take someone experienced to go against her. Lynn Cathcart has the experience and would make it an interesting campaign. Charles Williams is another possibility.

Sheree Sample-Hughes seems to be lock in her district.

At-Large is always interesting. John Cannon will probably go after the big prize - County Executive. Bill McCain will likely get reelected and wind up County Council President (Sorry Stevie.) Rumors on At-Large Candidates could be Blair Rinnier, Barrie Tilghman, Zeke Collins, Brad Gillis, John Robinson, John McClellan, and a few others.

Election is coming quick and the politicking will begin in the next few months.

Joe Albero vs. John Robinson -- In A Steel Cage

Attack Mutt and professional stalker Joe Albero can not stay away from John Robinson. This man-crush is getting out of control and it is time Joe get the professional help he deserves. The therapy session I have in mind is Joe and John going toe-to-toe inside a a steel cage so John can proceed to give him the ass woopin' he never got as a child.

The other obvious issue is Joe has an obsession with people who are overweight. An individual's intelligence is rightly questioned when fat jokes and obsessive stalking are the only things you know how to do. Business owners and professionals are tired of constantly dealing with Joe's idiocy and lack decency in public debate.

Whether Joe ever proceeds to seek professional help or not, I believe an intervention is necessary in his case. Joe's consistent perjury and psychotic episodes are going to cause him to have an extended stay in Cambridge, MD at well equipped facility that can deal with his issues. I am sure businesses around Salisbury would gladly donate to this cause, especially if the key was lost to his room.

Our Republican Party Needs Some Cleaning Up

The Republican Party needs to do some cleaning up in Maryland. Andy Harris, Joe Albero, G.A. Harrison, and the rest of the losers in that group need to be gone. There are so many good Republicans out there that need to stand up and take charge.

The base needs to be stirred and awoken from the dead. We need someone other than Andy Harris running for Congress, he just a bumb.

Joe Albero's Social Class Revealed!

Joe Albero's social class has finally been revealed. He is what we refer to as "Middle Class, Lower Class White Trash."

Joe has no manners, he smells horrible, and inability to properly places words in a structural sentence indicate his social class. How he has stumbled his way though life is amazing. Salisbury certainly needs this idiot out of our city and not using our name!

Joey's Life of Living a Double Standard

So Joe threatens people for using "his" images. Yet it is perfectly fine for Joe to "borrow" images from other sites and not give credit. It is perfectly fine for Joe Albero to post professional images from people's weddings without the permission of the photographer. You did not even give the photographer credit Joe, how second class you are. You think the rule and law do not apply to you but you are so wrong.

You certainly exemplify the term "slower, Lower Delaware."

No Joe, No Debbie .....

What more could one ask for when watching the City Council Meetings on PAC-14? Gary offered an amendment and out of habit Terry Cohen voted "Nay", Louise voted nay, and if Debbie had been there she naturally would have voted nay. It would have eliminated health insurance from the budget. Though, Gary was doing for procedural purposes he and Shanie voted for health insurance. His amendment would have worked like a trap.

Debbie was absent because of the flu like symptoms or a Silver Beach hangover. Not sure which one. However, she is definitely living up to her reputation for attendance problems. Picking up right where she left off. I guess getting reelected gives her a pass unless it was a vacation day.

Every year she either misses the budget sessions or the meeting where they vote on the budget. Debbie still has not voted in favor of a budget since being elected 2005. That is five budgets as either "Nay" or not showing up to the meeting. Keep up the good work Debbie, would want you to change your reputation.

Another City Council Meeting ...

Will Joe Albero grace us again with presence and eloquence? Oh we are hoping that he will represent his half-breed bloodline well. As a half educated, cheap cigar smoking, donkey boy he always make a good warm up act for PJ Hannon.

Good times to be had by all as we laugh at this pathetic mutt and pony show. We just GA there with his gallon of Kool-Aid and long winded diatribes in tow. All on taxpayers dime.

Is it too much to ask to have one night without any public comment. One night. Probably not.

Mr. Famous one trick pony donkey blogger only knows how to do one thing. His blog is so boring with the same old conspiracy theories, same old accusations, and no new news. His pea brain just cannot expand to bring anything new. Only what little dribble Debbie gives him.

Not much will come from Jim if Joey keeps attacking Obama and Kratovil. Watch it Joe.

Joe Albero, Rabid Attack Mutt Gone Jack Ass

The Delmar Half-Breed (half jack ass half mutt) has been oh so busy today doing the only thing he knows how to do, attack people. He posted this attack on Barack Obama first thing.
This was at 8:40am. I am not a Obama fan and agree in principle with the sentiments. the point here is at least this time Joe actually gave the author credit. Attack 1. Next came this post:


So at 8:43am Joe attacks Frank Kratovil. We all know Joe is a big Andy Harris guy, mainly there political styles are the same, attack, lie, attack and call names. Then at 8:50 he starts in on a local business.


Ever since the parking lot dispute that was worked out, Joe has been all over Mr. Hanna. Debbie and Joe's comrades lined up the City Council meeting two weeks ago and ripped Hanna and Brew River.

Next, of course, it wouldn't be a day in the life of Joe if he didn't have something to say about John Robinson. That came at 9:03 am.


Typical Joe fashion. Teaching his grandson how to stalk, demonize and rip people apart. Way to represent Delmar, DE. So on to his next victim, Joe has to go after the Salisbury Fire Department. Since Sam's Club sells stuff for businesses and it would make sense if the SFD needed office supplies that they would go to Sam's Club. More likely they were saving the taxpayer's money by buying in bulk.


So now that we have properly attacked and made fun of the public servants in the Salisbury Fire Department, it's time to perform what has become Joe's life passion, his obsession with the Salisbury Grinch.


At 12:07 pm Joe puts this post filled with inaccuracies and lies. Joe claims that the Grinch lives in Section 8 housing for $35.00 a month - FALSE. He misquotes the Grinch from a post he made thanking the men and women on the Armed Forces for their service. Joe has a habit of misquoting people, he never seems to get it right even when it is print.

Like the Judge told you Joey ---- GET A LIFE!

How Does It Feel To Get Blogged Joe?

The fact is, Joe Albero is so paranoid and frankly he is not worth blogging about. So many people are worried about Joe "blogging" them it is ridiculous. People who take what he calls writing and news seriously, are pathetic.

When public officials and those that run for office are so concerned with what is on a blog because of the way he goes after people's families and businesses, that is the definition of a victim of Cyber Bullying. The real people that suffer are the citizens and voters who are then limited in quality choices in elections. Voter intimidation becomes a common practice when regular citizens are afraid to display their support for a candidate.

Joe hides behind the first amendment as he abuses the privelege of having that right by attempting to destroy people's reputations and livelihoods because they express their opinions. Since Joe is not intelligent enough to have a civilized debate on issues, the extent of his mental capabilities are simply threatening to sue, lying, name calling, bullying, terrorizing, stalking and pretending to be a news man.

I can not honestly believe that so many politicians, law enforcement officials and business owners do not have the intestinal fortitude to tell him to shove it up his candy a*@. I certainly applaud all those that are not afraid to ignore him and do tell him to shove it.

Many of us who use special identities simply enjoy Joe wasting his time trying to figure out who is who. Second, Joe is such a big man and has such manly stones he always resorts to going after people's spouses and jobs when individuals express opinions he disagrees with or he is to mentally challenged to comprehend. So we feel it is our Constitutional Right to express our opinions but others close to us should not have their Constitutional Rights violated by Joe.

Joe's double standard policy is so ridiculous. He goes after people's families but his is off limits. He discourages people from frequenting businesses and attacks businesses on his blog, but his wife's place of employment is off limits. He mentions people's children and even takes pictures of children without their parent's permission but his grandson is off limits.

Here is the message Joe, if you can't take don't dish it out.

Here is another message brain boy ------ YOU HAVE JUST BEEN BLOGGED!!!!!!!!!!

IN 30 MINUTES JOE ALBERO GETS BLOGGED!

OH YEAH. IN 30 MINUTES JOE ALBERO GETS BLOGGED.... JOEY STYLE.

3:00 PM -- IT IS COMING... JOE IS GOING TO GET BLOGGED... BIG TIME!

JOE'S IDIOCY IS BEYOND COMPARE! IT IS ABOUT TO BE EXPOSED TODAY JUST HOW STUPID HE IS!


JOE ALBERO ---- YOU WILL BE BLOGGED!

JOE ALBERO IS ABOUT TO BE BLOGGED!

IT IS COMING JOE! A VERY BIG RAIN DROP ON YOUR PARADE.

YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE BLOGGED SOON.

Letter to the Editor on Salisbury News is Illegal

After some investigation we have discovered that Joe Albero has posted a Wedding Photo of Jonathan Taylor and his wife. After talking with the Photographer we have learned that Joe Albero did not ask for permission to post this photo on his blog.

After discussing the issue with a local lawyer, we have learned Joe could again be in some legal trouble. Joe's consistent lack of respect for other photographers is nothing new. Now it is about to catch up with him.

Oh an update! JOE ALBERO - YOU HAVE JUST BEEN BLOGGED!!!!!!!!!!

Ethics Code From the City Charter

Might be good if all City Council Members read this before they make any motions or votes on certain issues Monady evening. We are posting the whole section ethics from the City Charter so as not to take it out of context. Portions in red of particular interest.


ETHICS
Sections:
2.04.010 Applicability.
2.04.020 Ethics commission.
2.04.030 Conflicts of interest.
2.04.040 Financial disclosure.
2.04.050 Lobbying disclosure.
2.04.060 Exemptions and modifications.
2.04.070 Enforcement—Violations and penalties.
2.04.010 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all elected city officials and all candidates for elected city of-fice, and to all compensated full-time employees of the city who shall have attained the status of department head, except, however, in all cases Section 2.04.030 involving conflicts of interest shall apply to:
A. Any employee, officer or agent;
B. Any member of his or her immediate family;
C. His or her partner;
D. An organization which employs or is about to employ any of the above, has a financial or other inter-est in the firm selected for award;
E. Any person appointed to, or employed by any agency, board, commission or similar entity of the city having licensing, regulatory or decisionmaking authority. (Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)
2.04.020 Ethics commission.
The ethics commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. Members shall be residents of the city of Salisbury. The ethics commission shall be ap-pointed for four-year staggered terms or until a successor is appointed. Two additional members shall be ap-pointed in December of 2004. Thereafter, one member shall be appointed each year, with two appointed every fourth year.
The commission shall be advised by the city attorney and shall have the following responsibilities:
A. To devise, receive and maintain all forms generated by this chapter in the office of the city clerk;
B. To provide published advisory opinions to persons subject to this chapter as to the applicability of the provisions of this chapter to them;
C. To process and make determinations as to complaints filed by any person alleging violations of this chapter;
D. To conduct a public information program regarding the purposes and application of this chapter. (Ord. 1917 (part), 2004: Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)

2.04.030 Conflicts of interest.
Except where such interest is disclosed and does not create a conflict of interest, officials and employees who are subject to this chapter shall not:
A. Participate on behalf of the city in its decisionmaking process on any matter which would, to their knowledge, have a direct financial impact, as distinguished from an indirect financial impact, which would be experienced by members of the public generally, on them, their spouse or lineal descendant, parent, grandparent, siblings, or a business entity with which they are affiliated;
B. Hold or acquire any interest in a business entity that has or is negotiating a contract with the city or is regulated by their agency, except as exempted by the commission where the interest is disclosed pursuant to Sec-tion 2.04.060 of this chapter;
C. Be employed by a business entity that has or is negotiating a contract with the city, or is regulated by their agency, except as exempted by the commission pursuant to Section 2.04.060 of this chapter;
D. Hold any outside employment relationship that would impair their impartiality or independence of judgment or conflict with the person’s full time city employment as determined by the ethics commission;
E. Represent any party, for a contingent fee, before any city body;
F. Within one year following termination of city service, act as a compensated representative of another in connection with any specific matter in which he participated substantially as a city official or employee;
G. Solicit any gift, or accept any gifts of a value greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), from any per-son that has or is negotiating a contract with the city or is regulated by their agency, except when these gifts would not present a conflict of interest as determined by the commission. The term “gift” is intended to include the transfer of anything of value without adequate and lawful consideration;
H. Use their position for their own benefit or that of another;
I. Use or disclose confidential information acquired in their official city position for their own benefit or that of another. (Ord. 1917 (part), 2004; Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)

2.04.040 Financial disclosure.
A. Officials and employees heretofore designated shall file annually no later than January 31, 1986, and January 31st of each calendar year thereafter during which they held office, and candidates heretofore designated shall file, at the time they file their certificate of candidacy, a statement with the city clerk or commission, dis-closing any gift of greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) in value received during the preceding calendar year from any person regulated by or having a contract with the city other than his or her spouse, children, parents, brothers or sisters. The statement shall identify the donor of the gift, the nature of the gift and its approximate retail value at the time of receipt.
B. All persons subject to this section shall file a statement with the commission disclosing any interest or employment or the holding of which would require disqualification from participation pursuant to Section 2.04.030(A) of this chapter, in advance of any anticipated action.
C. Disclosure statements filed pursuant to this section shall be maintained by the city clerk or commis-sion as public records, available for public inspection and copying.
D. Disclosure shall not be required if there is no conflict of interest as defined in Section 2.04.030(A) of this chapter. (Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)
2.04.050 Lobbying disclosure.
A. Any person who personally appears before the mayor, city council or any department head of the city on behalf of another person or firm with the intent to influence the mayor, council members or department heads in the performance of their official duties and who, in connection with such intent, expends or reasonably ex-pects to expend in a given calendar year any sum of money in excess of two hundred dollars ($200.00) on food, entertainment or other gifts for such mayor, council members or department heads shall file a registration state-ment with the commission within five days of making such appearance.
B. The registration statement shall include complete identification of the registrant and of any other per-son or firm on whose behalf the registrant acts. It shall also identify the subject matter on which the registrant proposes to make such appearance and shall cover a defined registration period not to exceed one calendar year. C. Registrants under this section shall file a report within thirty (30) days after the end of any calendar year during which they were registered, disclosing the value, date and nature of any food, entertainment or other gifts provided the mayor, council members or department heads and identifying such mayor, council members or department heads.
D. The registrations and reports filed pursuant to this section shall be maintained by the commission as public records available for public inspection and copying. (Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)
2.04.060 Exemptions and modifications.
The commission may grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of Sections 2.04.030 and 2.04.040 of this chapter if it determines that application of those provisions would:
A. Constitute unreasonable invasion of privacy;
B. Significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service;
C. Not be required to preserve the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)
2.04.070 Enforcement—Violations and penalties.
A. The commission may issue a cease-and-desist order against any person found to be in violation of this chapter and may seek enforcement of this order in the circuit court for Wicomico County.
B. A city official or employee found to have violated this chapter may be subject to disciplinary or other appropriate personal action, including suspension, demotion or dismissal.
C. Violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). (Ord. 1750 § 1 (part), 2000)

Ethics & Benefits for Public Officials

The current situation on the Salisbury City Council with the Health Benefits controversy is an ethics issue. The former Mayor has decided to exclude Health Insurance from the FYE 2010 Budget. Many believe, as we do here at Delmarva Views, that this should have never been offered to City Council Members.

The ethics situation is this: no current City Council member can legally make a motion for a budget amendment adding this to the 2010 budget. No City Council member may second the motion. No City Council member may vote for this to be added into the 2010 budget because these individuals would directly benefit from their vote.

Any legislation that would change the compensation package for City Council members can only take affect until after the current City Council’s terms expire. Turning any type of motion for a budget amendment on this issue, a second to that motion, or vote on this amendment into an ethics violation and could quite possibly be illegal.

It would be a violation of any Council member’s fiduciary responsibility to put other council members in that position. We all remember well when City Councilwoman Debbie Campbell testified against the City of Salisbury last year on a housing appeal. City Solicitor Paul Wilber could not cross-examine her because it placed him in a conflict of interest as her legal representative. She also waived her legislative privilege to testify.

This placed other City Council members in legal jeopardy as well as Mrs. Campbell. A very complicated legal issue could have cost City Taxpayers thousands upon thousands of dollars. As well, Mrs. Campbell could have been personally liable for any lawsuits by her actions because LEGIT would not have covered it.

Mrs. Campbell has a history of causing legal nightmares for the city and she complains about how much we pay Paul Wilber when she causes so many legal issues. The Bethany Lutheran issue was another one. Our investigation uncovered that Debbie Campbell was behind the whole thing pushing for a fine and then she publically commented about the situation. The Church had every right to sue and could have won millions of dollars based on similar court cases and precedents.

Mrs. Campbell’s history is known to many and may even be the reason City Councilwoman Terry Cohen met with Council President Louise Smith and Vice-President Gary Comegys this past week. Mrs. Cohen is smart enough to see through Mrs. Campbell’s shenanigans and a close friend of Mrs. Cohen tells Delmarva Views that she is tired of Albero’s antics as well. She is also weary of Mrs. Cambell’s association with Albero.

It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Free Health Insurance!!!

Become a City Council Member, do part time work and get $10,000 a year in free healthcare! Plus we will pay you!

What a joke. 2 timin', 2 faced Debbie Campbell and her evil twin Terry Cohen are milking taxpayers for thousands of dollars in free healthcare. Debbie even ridiculed Michael Day, her opponent in 2005, for using it. Then Debbie turns around in less than 2 years and signs up her and her family.

So the financial Watch Dawg does not mind trimming the fat except when it directly affects her. Never mind about public safety, so we look for used fire trucks and used police cars. Never mind that we gut the zoo budget and fire half the staff.

Think Debbie or Terry will move to place it back in the budget? Go ahead and try.

These two have no integrity. I would call Mrs. Campbell's campaign signs false advertisement.

Grapevine in DT Calling for Mike Dunn

A grapevine calling for Mike Dunn's return to the spotlight was in today's Daily Times. Sounds intriguing.

No Class Joe

Well Joe, I see you have failed again at reporting accurate and up to date news. Carole Leigh Mayers' case is dismissed and you have nothing to say.

Obviously you could never betray your trust and loyalty to Sheriff Mikey Fife. A half hearted investigation where Sheriff Fife attempted to get young men to say Mrs. Mayers made advances on them to bolster his political agenda.

Sheriff Fife should have removed himself from the investigation as he had a conflict of interest in the case from the beginning and knows why. The same reason Davis Ruark had to remove himself from the case.

A badly handled case from the beginning.

Correcting Terry Cohen's Inaccurate Statement

Terry Cohen's inaccurate statement of Debbie Campbell getting the most votes (1,516) ever for someone elected to the City Council, is well, WRONG.

In September of 2003 "The Great" Michael P. Dunn received 1,609 votes.

We would like to state that Debbie Campbell will never attain the "Greatness" that Mike Dunn has achieved just by being Mike Dunn. Pray for his return to save us from this madness.

How low can you go Joe

Joe sunk to a new low as he decided to post Pictures of a local blogger and his girlfriend. Actually, Joe didn't sink to a new low, you cant get any lower.

The word is this Joe:

Gloves are off dawg.

You want to play that game, fine. This anti-Albero Blogger will unleash on you like you can't imagine. You have way to many enemies to be playing this game Joe, Delmarva Views is just one more that won't go away.

DV

Good Ole' Joe at Pork in the Park

The funniest thing happened at "Pork in the Park" on Saturday afternoon. Good Ole' Joe was walking by and on several occasions people just snickered and laughed at him. In one of the Pavilions a table of people chuckled and comments of "What a bonehead", "What an idiot" were common place.

One group of elderly ladies asked "Who is that guy everyone is laughing at?" They explained to them he was the blogger from Salisbury News. "Oh that nasty blogger. Why would they let him in here?" The response was, "He thinks he is reporter or regular media." Another lady chimed in sarcastically, "He sure dresses the part. Hope he smells better than he dresses."

Honoring Mike Dunn

Mike Dunn served the City of Salisbury very well as our City Council President for four years. Mike moved out of the city and has been mum until recently he supported Gary Comegys for Mayor.

There were rumors and accusations that he was behind Muir Boda's run for the City Council. Several people have been asked point blank what there relationship 'is' with Mike Dunn. Another local blogger insinuates that recent election results indicate Mike Dunn will still have influence over the City's business.

This fixation on Mike Dunn is crazy. This group of paranoid people are constantly looking over their shoulders and peeking behind every curtain to see if the Grand Wizard of All Things is there calling the shots. They are even rumored to believe that if you speak his name three time in row, he will appear.

For not being in power or an elected office, he sure does have some of those people worried.

So we here at the Delmarva Views believe that the Grand Wizard Behind All Things should just come and take his throne as the next Wicomico County Executive. Disband all the councils and he should just rule Wicomico County!

Daily Times Calls Debbie Campbell a Gadfly....

The Daily Times referred to Debbie Campbell as a "Gadfly" in their endorsement of her. About Muir Boda they said he is "offering a more thoughtful and moderate approach to the business of running a city."

In my 50+ years of business, I have always preferred working with and doing business with people who are thoughtful and work to bring people together to accomplish goals. Gadfly's often accomplish nothing and hold up progress. Below is the definition of a Gadfly.

gad⋅fly

–noun, plural -flies.

1.	any of various flies, as a stable fly or warble fly, that bite or annoy domestic animals.

2.	a person who persistently annoys or provokes others with criticism, schemes, ideas, demands, requests, etc.

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Debbie Campbell Voted against Flood Relief

The Waverly Drive Storm Drain project will relieve a serious flooding condition that has plagued the Camden Heights area for over 20 years. Here some details on the project:

• Will alleviate a serious flooding condition that occurs in the Camden Neighborhood during large rain events where more debris is picked up ad transported to our river adding to pollution.
• The new outfall structure will have a rip-rap outfall to slow the velocity of the released storm water and the structure has a trash rack attached to it for the collection of floatables.

Permits

• MDE General Construction Permit
• MDE State Discharge Permit
• Army Corps of Engineers Permit
• MDE General Wetland License
• Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Certificate of Compliance
• Maryland Historical Trust

Many would like to know what expertise Debbie Campbell has that would contradict thes agencies and organizations that have approved this project.

You Have to Show Up to Be a Fiscal Watchdog

Debbie Campbell has missed more work sessions than any other Council Member. She also claims to be Fiscal Watchdog but has missed two out of four budget sessions. No wonder the Council Meetings on PAC-14 take so long, she has no idea what is going on and it must be the only time she has to question things.

If you are hired for a job, you must show up to be able to the work.

Debbie Campbell Voted Against Increasing Police Salaries

Debbie Campbell has voted against every budget since she has been on the City Council. Included in one of those budgets was an increase in salaries for Police Officers and improving their pension.

Mrs. Campbell complains about rising crime rates yet would have kept salaries for police officers at a level that created so much turnover in our Police Department. Way to fight crime Debbie.

G. A. Harrison - What a Long Story About Nothing

Obviously Mr. Harrison must have been off today and had some extra time to put his spin on Mr. Boda's words. On PAC-14, Mr. Boda was interviewed by Phil Tilghman back in February. Mr. Boda did say "When I here government controlled TV I think of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi TV."

Mr. Boda did not mention Debbie Campbell's name, nor did he mention G. A. Harrison's name. Mr. Harrison continues to throw around illegal fund raising and such, with no evidence of any activity. However, his saimese twin Joe Albero threatned and intimidated Residents of the City of Salisbury by threatening photograph and out them on having Gary's signs in their yards. This is clealy voter intimidation and is further an attempt to keep this city divided.

Mr. Boda has run an honorable campaign by knocking on doors himself. I have heard many residents appreciate the fact that he is taking the time to meet them and to listen to their concerns. I for one am impressed with his humility and determination.